Wycombe Abbey Celebrates Its Official Opening, Welcoming UK Leaders Continuing Over 130 Years of Educational Heritage and Philosophy in Thailand
Wycombe Abbey International School Bangkok (WASBKK) hosted its official Grand Opening Celebration under the theme “The Global Legacy, Passed On”, following its first-half term of teaching. The event marked an important milestone in bringing over 130 years of Wycombe Abbey’s educational heritage and philosophy from the United Kingdom to Thailand.
The official opening ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Dr. Theerarat Samrejvanich, Vice Minister attached to the Office of the Prime Minister; Dr. Niti Nachit, Secretary-General of the Office of the Private Education Commission; and Kavin Kanjanapas, CEO of BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited.
The celebration also welcomed senior leaders from Wycombe Abbey in the UK, including William Vanbergen Chairman of Wycombe Abbey International Advisory Board and Founder and Chairman of BE Education; Peter Warren, Chairman of the Governing Council of Wycombe Abbey UK; Jo Duncan, Headmistress of Wycombe Abbey UK, alongside Pattrick Sherrington, Chair of the Wycombe Abbey Council; Dez Yuan, COO of Wycombe Abbey Asia; Fiona Angel, Founding Executive Headteacher of Wycombe Abbey International School Bangkok; Assoc.Prof.Dr. Pichawadee Kittipanya-ngam, School Licensee, Wycombe Abbey Bangkok and Sarah Rogerson, Country Director of the British Council Thailand
The school leaders shared their congratulations and educational vision, highlighting the importance of developing well-rounded students. Student performances added colour and warmth to the celebration, reflecting the school’s commitment to combining academic excellence with life skills, responsibility and the ability to live and work well with others.
The celebration took place at Wycombe Abbey International School Bangkok on 22 October 2026.